Slab Square Sulap 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, branding, literary, classic, scholarly, warm, readable italic, sturdy elegance, editorial voice, classic authority, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, ink-trap feel, calligraphic.
This typeface is an italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a slightly calligraphic, right-leaning construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with softened joins, and many terminals finish in flat, squared-off slab endings that keep the texture firm on the line. The letterforms feel compact and controlled, with rounded counters and a consistent rhythm; lowercase forms are lively, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and a gently curving “y” descender. Figures follow the same italic slant and stout serif treatment, giving numerals a sturdy, bookish presence.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and magazine editorial where an italic voice is needed without becoming delicate. The sturdy serifs and clear shapes also make it effective for pull quotes, subheads, and brand messaging that aims for a classic, trustworthy tone with a bit of momentum.
Overall it reads as literary and editorial, combining traditional italic elegance with a grounded, workmanlike sturdiness. The slab serifs add a confident, authoritative tone, while the flowing italic movement keeps it personable and energetic rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, characterful italic companion with the stability of slab serifs—balancing traditional, literary cues with a robust texture that holds up in continuous text.
The italic is clearly drawn rather than mechanically slanted, with organic curves and slightly varied entry/exit strokes that create a fluent reading line. Uppercase forms are relatively open and dignified, while the lowercase introduces more motion and personality, producing a pleasant contrast for mixed-case setting.